Lebec in Kern County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Camel Brigade
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, June 18, 2010
1. Camel Brigade Marker
The first and only "Camel Brigade" of the United States Army
Commanded by Lt. Edward F. Beale 1857-1864
San Antonio, Texas to Fort Tejon, California
Erected 1957 by E Clampus Vitus Platrix Chapter.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Military. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 34° 52.463′ N, 118° 53.562′ W. Marker is in Lebec, California, in Kern County. It can be reached from Lebec Road (Interstate 5), on the left when traveling north. Southwest end of parking lot, Fort Tejon State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Lebec CA 93243, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Joaquin Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, and in the Sierra Nevada. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Peter Lebeck (here, next to this marker); The Camels of Fort Tejon (here, next to this marker); Camel Trail Terminus (here, next to this marker); Fort Tejon (within shouting distance of this marker); Peter Lebec (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Don Pedro Fages (approx. 3.2 miles away); Interstate Highway 5 (approx. 3.6 miles away); El Camino Viejo (approx. 4.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebec.
Another marker
this page online
More about this marker. This marker is one of several noting Lieutenant Edward Beale, his Great Western Military Camel Experiment, and Peter Lebeck, a pioneer of whom only conjecture can speak.
Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. The historic camels in the American west.
Photographed by Denise Boose, March 14, 2021
2. Camel Brigade Marker
The marker lays flat next to the sidewalk, at far right.
Photographed by Thomas Chris English, June 18, 2010
3. Near the Camel Brigade Marker
California Historical Landmark in the foreground, and at least five more historic markers regarding E.F. Beale, Beale's (U.S. Army) camel adventure, and Peter Lebeck.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 24, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,348 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on October 7, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1. submitted on June 24, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. 2. submitted on July 13, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on June 24, 2010, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
